Community Outreach Worker

1 week ago

Joliet, Illinois, United States University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Full time

Community Outreach Worker (Snap-Ed) University of Illinois Extension:

Extension Unit 9, Joliet:

Be part of the action working in your community:Do you see yourself as a good listener who can build trust in the community? Join our team to be part of the difference. Team members use their own unique understanding of the experience, financial needs, language, and/or culture of the community to promote healthy behaviors, build stronger relationships between the community, Extension, and health and social services, and provide information about healthy food and physical activity options. On the job training provided.


The Community Worker will lead classes and provide information to local community members (adults and youth) in basic nutrition, physical activity, and food access for individuals and families in need.

The goal is to help eligible families make positive changes for their health.

This is a full-time civil service position, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day which supports the goals of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed) at University of Illinois Extension.

Spend significant time in the community teaching programs for youth and adults as outlined for SNAP-Ed.

This may include gathering and shopping for required materials, prepping food, and leading basic cooking and physical activities at community sites.

Develop relationships and provide selected nutrition education materials and resources to community members and organizations in targeted community

Refer SNAP-Ed clients to other local agencies (FCRC, WIC, food pantries, etc.) and other Extension staff based upon additional needs/concerns.

Promote SNAP Ed and Extension opportunities in the identified communities.
Collaborate with team members to plan and monitor unit and SNAP-Ed goals.
Collaborate with team members to identify potential community partners that serve low-income families.
Participate in committees and teams to give feedback that improves the SNAP Ed program
Collect information from program participants for reports
Complete required monthly and quarterly reports
Participate in required trainings and team meetings
Perform other duties that contribute to the mission of University of Illinois Extension programming as assigned.
Comply with all University of Illinois Extension Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work

Additional Physical Demands

  • Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year (12 months) of experience (paid or unpaid) in work related to the job to be performed.


Take and pass the Certified Food Protection Manager course within the first year of employment and maintain certification every 5 years.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the local community and ability to get to community locations in a timely manner.
  • Ability to interact and engage diverse individuals and groups. Ability to speak in front of audiences, adults and youth and provide clear information.
  • Energetic and outgoing, selfdriven.
  • Build rapport and connection with clients in an empathetic manner, willing to listen and validate their feelings. Show kindness.
  • Willingness to learn and understand new material.
  • Ability to work flexible hours that may include weekend and evenings.
  • Strong people skills and teamwork.
  • Basic skills in using computer software and apps

Appointment Information:

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service Community Outreach Worker position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible.

The salary for this position is set by a collective bargaining agreement and the rate of pay for the position is set at $16.37/hour.


Application Procedures & Deadline Information:


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

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